benzyl

Meanings

• noun

  An organic compound belonging to the alkylbenzene class, with the general formula C7H5CH2CH2. It is a colorless liquid with a sweetish odor and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various other organic compounds.

  - "Benzyl is a common organic compound used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals."
  - "The sweet odor of benzyl makes it an ideal candidate for use in perfumes and fragrances."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with benzyl
melly , jelly , telly,elly

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Variants

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benzyl , benzylic , benzyls

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Etymology

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Derived from benzene and methyl, reflecting its chemical structure.

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Trivia

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1. Benzyl is a common solvent used in organic chemistry laboratories.

2. Benzyl was first identified in 1834 by the German chemist Eilhard Mitscherlich.

3. Benzyl is a chiral compound, meaning it exists in two different forms, known as enantiomers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alkylbenzene: A class of organic compounds consisting of a benzene ring attached to one or more alkyl groups.

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Culture

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Benzyl is a significant compound in the field of organic chemistry and has been extensively studied and used in the synthesis of various other organic compounds, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

How to Memorize "benzyl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a benzene ring with a methyl group attached to one of its carbon atoms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sweet odor of benzyl with its use in perfumes and fragrances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember B as Benzyl, and Y as Yields, as Benzyl is a compound that often yields other useful compounds.

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